Tension in the Middle East keeps the price of oil higher than it would be were a durable peace ever to break out. Any country that depends on oil sales -- Russia, for example -- benefits so long as the conflict stays at least on low simmer. Higher oil prices on the one hand, peace for Israelis and Palestinians on the other: You think it takes Vladimir Putin long to make up his mind?
hmmm.... and what about Russia and Iran controlling 70% of the world's gas reserves? 
Does Obama really think Russia is going to do the right thing? Obama attacked the Republicans for being bad for U.S. world opinion, but maybe being hated by the Russians is a good thing? as the saying goes... with friends like these who needs enemies?
Does Obama really think Russia is going to do the right thing? Obama attacked the Republicans for being bad for U.S. world opinion, but maybe being hated by the Russians is a good thing? as the saying goes... with friends like these who needs enemies? 
